A supraglottic airway is used to maintain an open airway once it has been established.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
A supraglottic airway is used with patients who are unresponsive with no gag reflex. The airway is inserted into the pharynx, without visualization, and is designed to create a seal in the posterior pharynx above the glottis (vocal chords), obstructing the esophagus and forcing air into the trachea.
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